about clue.

light as a living
canvas

clue. is a series of light objects powered by a generative image algorithm. every frame is computed live — no two moments are ever the same.

the idea

every glance, a new composition

clue. is not a static lamp. the animation embedded in each object is fully generative — driven by an algorithm that computes each frame independently, producing an organic, color-radiating visualization that is almost unique at every moment.

the circular gradient form of the animation was inspired by the work of Wojciech Fangor, a 20th-century Polish artist known for his hypnotic, concentric color fields. clue. borrows that visual structure — the palette and movement are entirely its own.

inspired by Wojciech Fangor — Polish op-art pioneer

the actual generative animation

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the maker
Jakub Kirklewski

Jakub Kirklewski

elektrojakub

born in 1994, he works as an engineer focused on lighting installations. trained in electronics and telecommunications engineering and as a sound-production technician. at the meeting point of technology and art, he builds interactive installations that use camera feeds and motion sensors to drive generative imagery.

creator of the clue. series of light objects (@clue.lamp). together with Ksawery Kirklewski (@ksawerykomputery), he co-created FLUX (Miami Art Week 2022, Signal Festival Prague 2023, Vilnius Light Festival 2024), ENTER (NXT Museum Amsterdam, Khroma New Media Museum Berlin), and LOTUS (salon opening during Paris Fashion Week 2023).

clue. is a solo project — from the first sketched idea to the final shipped object. every part of it was designed, coded, prototyped, and iterated by hand.


five different display and control systems were built and tested before the right one was found. the 3d-printed enclosures were learned from scratch. the animation algorithm was written from the ground up. the costs were refined until the whole thing made sense.

design concept, form, and final physical object
3d print picked up fabrication from scratch to build the enclosures — no screws, no glue; everything can be replaced, disassembled, and recycled.
electronics custom built PCB smart boards driving the lamp
code generative animation engine written from the ground up
testing iterated through 5 hardware and software stacks to find the right fit
process refined materials and costs until the economics made sense
clue recognition
  • Nomination — best debut, TRŁ (@targirzeczyladnych) · PL
  • Exhibited — Dobre rzeczy, ŁDF (@lodzdesign) · November 2025 · PL
  • Exhibited — Paris, „crehange international” · FR
by the numbers
100+ delivered products
9+ countries
3 years of development
∞ unique frames

frequently asked questions

product
  • powering set (USB-C cable and compatible adapter where applicable)
  • screw hanger — included in the box for wall mounting
  • 3D printed stand — included in the box for shelf or desk
black — black in mass
white — white in mass
gradient — coloured in mass
RAL — painted in a color from the RAL palette
the lamp runs the same code — no matter which casing you choose.
casing
3D printed PLA (bio-plastic made of starch)
glass diffuser
electronics
4096-pixel LED screen
PCB driver board
cable connector · proximity switch
no screws, no glue — everything can be replaced, disassembled, and recycled.
purchase & shipping

we deliver internationally. shipping price is calculated during checkout. so far, our lamps can be found across EU countries, USA, Japan, and Egypt.

1 month free return from the date of delivery. no questions asked.

yes — two-year warranty on all clue. lamps.

shipping costs are covered by the buyer.

configuration

yes — follow these steps in Chrome:

  1. connect the lamp via USB-C to your computer
  2. open Chrome and go to config.cluelamp.eu
  3. turn on palette mode
  4. turn on test mode — preview your configuration on the lamp
  5. select the number of colors — set them with the color picker or HEX codes
  6. turn off test mode
  7. click the save button to write the config to the lamp
done — your colors are stored in the lamp.
technical
5v — included with all lamps
2-meter USB-C cable · EU or US charging brick
universal limited distance visible cable
12v — optional
Jack adapter (EU or US) with 2-meter cable — extendable
extended distance 12v home circuits cable visible unless hidden
110v / 230v — optional
built-in power adapter · wire connector on the back
no distance limit clean hidden cable plan during interior design

maximum about 25W; typical use is around 15W on average.

there are two ways to set it up — both parts are included in the box:

  • wall — use the screw hanger from the box
  • shelf or desk — use the stand from the box
  • connect USB-C to power

the animation is driven by a generative algorithm — every frame is computed independently, so no two moments are ever identical.

no. the algorithm runs entirely on the lamp's hardware — no internet connection or app needed.